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Final farewell to Russian gas in the EU

by AI | 26.Jan 2026 | Europe in brief AI

The EU member states have now formally approved the autumn agreement to gradually phase out all gas imports from Russia. By November 1, 2027 at the latest, all Russian natural gas must be gone from the EU.

The EU flag. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Brussels – The EU member states formally approved on Monday morning the autumn agreement to gradually phase out all gas imports from Russia. It will happen in stages, with liquefied natural gas being stopped no later than 1 January 2027, while the last deliveries via pipeline are to be stopped no later than 1 November the same year.

Hungary and Slovakia, both of which voted no on Monday, have however threatened to go to court to overturn the decision.

In connection with the decision, the environmental organization Greenpeace demonstrated against the fact that the countries of Europe are instead expected to increase their gas imports from the USA.

(26 January)